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Bread Soul Festival

Salt, flour, water, sourdough. That’s all you need for traditional Hungarian bread. If you are interested in the mystery of traditional bread baking, you may want to test your skills in the home baking competition, or simply love delicious pastries, its place is there on Saturday, July 31st, in the Nagyerdei Park at the Bread Soul Festival.

Salt, flour, water, sourdough. That’s all you need for traditional Hungarian bread. If you are interested in the mystery of traditional bread baking, you may want to test your skills in the home baking competition, or simply love delicious pastries, its place is there on Saturday, July 31st, in the Nagyerdei Park at the Bread Soul Festival.

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Gospel – 21 Artists

In this exhibition, 21 artists promote the units of the Gospel with contemporary works of art

The Gospel 21 contemporary art collection and exhibition is the result of a unique venture. Levente Kovács and Tímea Kovács-Szabó created a thematic private collection, the aim of which is to interpret and promote the units of the Gospel with contemporary works of art. The end result is a collection of works of art, the creators of which, as outstanding figures of Hungarian art life, contributed to the communication of biblical content today. 

Through a variety of expressions, different conceptions, we can get an idea, not only of what artists ’individual interpretations add to Gospel stories are, but also of how contemporary, 21st-century art conveys universal ideas that Western man can interpret through the Bible. their perceptions of life are determined.

The starting point for the 21 artists of the Gospel was the text of the four Gospels. Together, they form the events and teachings of the life of Jesus, all that give the foundations of the message of Christianity. Levente Kovács divided the totality of the scenes, teachings, miracles, reflections and the history of suffering into 1 + 12 units, from which the creators were free to choose the unit closest to them according to their interests and involvement.

The owners of the collection are Tímea Kovács-Szabó and Levente Kovács

Curator: Zsolt Petrányi

Artists:  Zsolt Asztalos, Imre Bukta, Lajos Csontó, Miklós Erhardt, Viola Fátyol, Pál Gerber, Márta Fehér, Mariann Imre, Ilona Lovas, Erik Mátrai, Sára Richter and Lellé Szelley

Images used:
Pál Gerber: The means of suffering
Sára Richter: Healings 1–3.

Opening: 31st July 2021 – 5:00 P.M.

Opening day program:
5:00 P.M.: Welcome speech by László Papp, Mayor of Debrecen, Tamás Fabiny, President and Bishop of the Hungarian Evangelical Church, and Katalin Vizi, Executive Director of MODEM
5:30 P.M: Concert of the Cantores Ecclesiae Brass Ensemble
6:00 P.M: Guided tour with Levente Kovács, the owner of the collection, curator Zsolt Petrányi and the artists present

A mineral exhibition opens at the Debrecen Zoo

In August, visitors to the Debrecen Zoo and Botanical Garden will be able to admire not only the beauty of flowers but also of the mines in the exhibition entitled “The World of Minerals, the Poetry of the Earth”.

In August, visitors to the Debrecen Zoo and Botanical Garden will be able to admire not only the beauty of flowers but also of the mines in the exhibition entitled “The World of Minerals, the Poetry of the Earth”.

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Shepherd Traditions Preserved in Hortobágy

Hortobágy is the place to be between 20-22nd August

Three events over three days, held in the land of the shepherds! While the Hortobágy Bridge Fair will take place in the fairgrounds, the 25th National Goulash Competition + Shepherd’s Meeting will be taking place at the Pusztai Zoo, meanwhile, the Máta Equestrian Competition will take place between the 20th-22nd August at the Máta Stud Farm.

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The National Youth Choir Will Perform in Debrecen

The National Youth Choir is touring once again, giving free concerts from 23rd to 29th July: it will present its new program in Tihany, Debrecen, Békéscsaba, Kecskemét and Budapest.

The National Youth Choir is touring once again, giving free concerts from 23rd to 29th July: it will present its new program in Tihany, Debrecen, Békéscsaba, Kecskemét and Budapest.

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Nagyállomás (Grand) Railway Station

Debrecen’s Nagyállomás Railway Station once reflected the city’s importance and status as the second capital city. The impressive building opened 119 years ago in 1902 but was badly damaged during the war. While today’s post war replacement building is far less appealing than the original, the story of the Nagyállomás (Grand) Railway Station will not

Debrecen’s Nagyállomás Railway Station once reflected the city’s importance and status as the second capital city. The impressive building opened 119 years ago in 1902 but was badly damaged during the war. While today’s post war replacement building is far less appealing than the original, the story of the Nagyállomás (Grand) Railway Station will not end here as impressive redevelopment plans come to fruition.

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My Mom Said – Vilagbéke Wins Dining Award

At this years (2021) Audi-Dining Guide Restaurant of the Year Awards Gala, Debrecen’s Vilagbéke (World Peace) Pizzeria was recognized with an exclusive award.

At this years (2021) Audi-Dining Guide Restaurant of the Year Awards Gala, Debrecen’s Vilagbéke (World Peace) Pizzeria was recognized with an exclusive award.

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Experience the moment! – Campus Festival 2021

Over four evenings in four venues, more than 200 concerts will take place in an unparalleled large forest environment. This year will be the 13th Campus, the nation’s first major domestic “light” music festival.

After several months of waiting, the best-known Hungarian music artists will finally arrive in Debrecen. Over four evenings in four venues, more than 200 concerts will take place in an unparalleled large forest environment. This year will be the 13th Campus, the nation’s first major domestic “light” music festival.

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Social Media Comes into Focus @ #Ifeelseen

A new exhibition curated by Sárai Vanda is to open in Modem on Saturday, (from 4pm on July 17th). Entitled #IFeelSeen, the exhibition has a focus on Social Media and the effect it has on our lives.

A new exhibition curated by Sárai Vanda is to open in Modem on Saturday, (from 4pm on July 17th). Entitled #IFeelSeen, the exhibition has a focus on Social Media and the effect it has on our lives.  From 5 pm there will be a LADY / BIRD DJ session in the inner garden, the exhibition will be open to the public from 3 pm.

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Anniversary of the Zsuzsi Train

The first section of the light rail was opened on July 16, 1882. In celebration of this historical day families will be welcomed with colorful programs on Saturday, 17th July.

The first section of the light rail was opened on July 16, 1882. In celebration of this historical day families will be welcomed with colorful programs on Saturday, 17th July.

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Celebrating 20 Years of Kossuth Square

This year 20 years ago in Debrecen, Kossuth Square, was completed and officially opened to much fanfare. It was a long time in the making. Viktor Orbán who was Prime Minister then, as he is now, reflected at the time saying that “the brand new main square was also a sign that a strong, independent, free, prosperous and educated country was being built”.

This year 20 years ago in Debrecen, Kossuth Square, was completed and officially opened to much fanfare. It was a long time in the making. Viktor Orbán who was Prime Minister then, as he is now, reflected at the time saying that “the brand new main square was also a sign that a strong, independent, free, prosperous and educated country was being built”.

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